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Laptops and electronic devices must be out of bags for more effective screening as batteries and mechanical components are dense, which hinders effective X-ray penetration.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- Post 9/11, air travel screenings intensified.
- Devices in bags complicate risk determination.
- Separate laptop scanning can reveal hidden threats.
- Advanced scanning detects concealed items.
- Some airports use 3D scanning for laptops.
